Patients & Caregivers Services

Education

Through educational programming, Keep Memory Alive enhances quality of life for patients and caregivers.

Thanks to our donors, Keep Memory Alive sponsors educational programs for patients, family members, professional caregivers and the community. Using a broad curriculum we offer a variety of no-cost courses and programming. Check the program calendar for topics, which are updated on an ongoing basis.

Barbara "Spicy Lady" Edmonds Lunch & LearnExpand +

Every Wednesday from noon - 1 pm representatives from Keep Memory Alive, Cleveland Clinic, community partners and other organizations present on a wide range of topics including:

Health and well-being

Legal and financial matters

Coping strategies

Community resources

Disease-related information

Updates on the latest research findings

No reservations necessary; just bring a lunch and join us. We provide bottled water and dessert.

Visit our lending library for copies of handouts from past presentations. Contact us to find out more.

As part of our commitment to serving rural Nevada communities, you can watch via video conference in selected communities. Visit our lending library for copies of handouts from past presentations. Contact us to find out more.

Watch online: Lunch & Learn Video ArchiveExpand +

We have filmed and archived presentations on a wide range of topics. These videos feature Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health staff and remain available online for viewing at your convenience.

10 Videos: Quick Tips for CaregiversExpand +

Thanks to support from the MGM Resorts Foundation, we have filmed and archived 10 videos to be enjoyed online at your convenience. The “Just in Time” videos offer tips and tricks by caregivers, for caregivers. Family caregivers and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health providers spanning neurologists to social workers draw on first-hand experience to present advice for improving relationships and quality of life for a loved one living with memory loss.

“This project is funded by the MGM Resorts Foundation. MGM Resorts is proud to support thousands of nonprofits in its efforts to build stronger communities where employees live and work.”

Healthier LivingExpand +

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 125 million adults suffer from at least one chronic illness such as high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain or anxiety. Caregiving can increase the risk of developing a chronic illness due to increased stress. Healthier Living is a Stanford School of Medicine Chronic Disease Self-Management Program designed to help individuals set personal goals for their health and well-being and identify strategies to successfully achieve them. The program consists of six, two and a half hour workshops, led by trained volunteer facilitators. There is no charge to participate in Healthier Living. To register for the next workshop series or receive additional information, please contact Verla Niebuhr at 702.778.6702 or louruvosocialserv@ccf.org.

Next Available Session:

Fridays, September 29th - November 3rd, 2017

12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Powerful Tools for CaregiversExpand +

This evidence-based workshop is designed to have positive impact on the health of a diverse group of caregivers, including adult children of aging parents, spouses/partners, caregivers at differing stages in their caregiving roles, living situations, financial, and educational backgrounds.

Research studies demonstrate high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers because they often feel they have no control over events. That feeling of powerlessness has a significant negative impact on caregivers’ physical and emotional health.

In the six weekly classes, caregivers learn self-care behaviors, how to manage emotions, increase self-efficacy and find community resources.

These events and programs are supported by grants and gifts to Keep Memory Alive. If you'd like to sponsor any of these events, please contact the Development Team at 702.263.9797 or DonateNevada@ccf.org.

There's no need to RSVP for most of our education programs. We encourage you to drop in when you can.